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Bol Bachchan
Abbas Ali lives in Chandni Chowk, New Delhi with his sister Sania. They are legally fighting for an ancestral property— land case. But the odds turn against them and they lose. Their well wisher, Shastri Chacha, advises and convinces them to migrate to his village Ranakpur where he assures Abbas that he will get him a job at his owner's place. The owner being none other than the powerful Prithviraj Raghuvanshi . Abbas enters Ranakpur village and while saving a child trapped inside a temple, he breaks open the lock of an ancestral temple but fate plays an important twist in Abbas' life as the whole village including Prithviraj's step-brother Vikrant opposes Abbas' actions but Prithviraj arrives and handles the situation.
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Plot Summary
Abhishek Bachchan plays Abbas Ali, a young man who gets a job under the tyrannical businessman, Vitalest (Ajay Devgn), in Ranakpur. To save face and keep his job, Abbas fabricates a story about having a righteous twin brother, Bachchan. This lie spirals out of control as Vitalest and his associate, Suman (Asin), become increasingly involved with the non-existent Bachchan, leading to a series of hilarious and chaotic situations.
Critical Reception
Bol Bachchan received mixed reviews from critics. While many praised its comedic timing, energetic performances, and Rohit Shetty's signature style of over-the-top action and humor, some criticized its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick. The film was a significant commercial success, performing well at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its laugh-out-loud comedy and energetic performances, particularly from Abhishek Bachchan and Ajay Devgn.
Criticized by some for its convoluted plot and over-reliance on slapstick humor.
Considered a typical Rohit Shetty entertainer with his signature blend of action and comedy.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's humor and the chemistry between the lead actors. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining watch, although some noted that the plot could be a bit stretched.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 1979 Bachchan-starrer 'Gol Maal', with director Rohit Shetty aiming to recreate the comedic chaos of the original while adding his own distinct style.
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